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Launer Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Laun (see Laun ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rauner, Lahner, Lauber, Lauser, Laufer, Lauer, Lauter, Lauper, Lauder

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Where is the Launer family from?

You can see how Launer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Launer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Launer families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Launer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Launer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Launer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Launer. 24% of Launer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Launer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Launer were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Launer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 832 immigration records available for the last name Launer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 867 military records available for the last name Launer. For the veterans among your Launer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Launer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Launer in 1957 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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